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P342 WSU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,928 mi
Last recorded154,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 WSU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 154,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 154,298 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

repetative noise from passenger side rear wheel when spun

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2009 145,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 140,483 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 140,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 134,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 134,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,966 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P342 WSU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P342 WSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P342 WSU registered?

P342 WSU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P342 WSU safe to buy?

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